Havoc's SL55 AMG Build Thread - Page 2

Havoc · 06-08-2009, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by DCMETRO22Z

I love You Havoc. A real Horsepower-junkie Like we should find more !!!!! The thread is so good to read . I can't wait to see Top-mount intercooler on your engine, Who is maybe the first M113K engine in the whole world with increased displacement. Only a german company called vath offer such an upgrade but I(ve never seen it mounted on a car.

If you remember I PM'ed you once to ask if you considered the top mount intercooler as a good upgrade. I always thought it would be the "cherry on the cake " for your engine.

Congrats !!! Feed us with pics !!!

Thanks DCMETRO22Z!!

I am a true horsepower-junkie! LOL!

Yes, I remember your pm. I can’t describe how excited I was once Vadim agreed to fabricate the SLR type coolers. So mad props to Vadim for taking up that project!!

My 5.7L will definitely benefit from them. The stock 55K intercooler and intake system is a huge restriction and for me not to upgrade it would be such a loss. If Vadim’s top mounted coolers can help bring boost back down while at the same time increase power, then my 5.7L will be more efficient at producing more power than a stock 55K or perhaps an SLR 55K.

That my friend is the key to longevity and durability which is something I’m after because I’m going to drive my SL55 like there’s no tomorrow!!

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hooleyboy · 06-08-2009, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Havoc

Thanks DCMETRO22Z!!

I am a true horsepower-junkie! LOL!

Yes, I remember your pm. I can’t describe how excited I was once Vadim agreed to fabricate the SLR type coolers. So mad props to Vadim for taking up that project!!

My 5.7L will definitely benefit from them. The stock 55K intercooler and intake system is a huge restriction and for me not to upgrade it would be such a loss. If Vadim’s top mounted coolers can help bring boost back down while at the same time increase power, then my 5.7L will be more efficient at providing more power than a stock 55K or perhaps an SLR 55K.

That my friend is the key to longevity and durability which is something I’m after because I’m going to drive my SL55 like there’s no tomorrow!!

Is it me or are people already gearing up for Fomoso? I'm in this year for sure. No rest for the wicked. I really want to know the ins and outs of this build. I just might be heading down this path at some point.

Havoc · 06-08-2009, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCalCLK

Havoc, props for creating a great SL55 build thread. Not a lot of guys have the cash and guts to do what you have done to your car, and these pics are awesome and a great view/read. Keep us posted with the final results and bring the beast out to a meet sometime!

Thanks for the props, SoCalCLK!!

I'll keep you all posted with the final results!

Yes, I will definitely bring my beast out to some meets as I would like to meet all of you guys. Once my car is completed I'll take more time off to go on road trips so I can start enjoying it.

Havoc · 06-08-2009, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Thericker

$50k

& 1 1/2 years

I don't know which would hurt more let alone both

You truly have backbone sir!

I actually saved a few thousand dollars by doing group buys with my mods. Victor and Vadim have always given me discounted prices compared to what they normally would charge.

Yes, I probably could have found a cheaper route, but then again, there are tuners that would have charged me way more.

As for as the timeline, we had delays and I always told Victor to take his time so no worries there. It is what it is and we’re not finished yet so I expect to have a few more hurdles before the project is completed.

All that matters is the end product!

If you were to ask me if I would do it all over again I would probably say, “Hell Yeah!”

DCMETRO22Z · 06-08-2009, 02:11 PM

No Matter the money... What I like is individuals who are'nt afraid of spending huge amount of time & money to make such great projects exists.

BTW, I want to write an open letter to all The emirati SLR owners .

Dear owners, you are all wealthy emirati citizens. Why not doing a charity gift and accept to ship your SLR Supercharger (With special gearing) to Mr Havoc So He could have the last ultimate ultimate mod for His SL. Anyone ??

Havoc · 09-03-2009, 02:19 AM

After months of delays due to the fire in the shop and me trying to order keys while working from overseas, Vadim has started to install the 5.7L, transmission and torque converter, and SLR type coolers.

^^ looks like the pic of the SLR type coolers didn't download!

Havoc · 09-08-2009, 04:36 PM

It's time to introduce FEDOR DEZYN's 55K top mount SLR type coolers!

These bad boys have double cooling surface area and flows double amount of air compared to our stock 55K intercooler.

This picture is the completed but unfinished version.

AMGfan · 09-08-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Havoc

It's time to introduce FEDOR DEZYN's 55K top mount SLR type coolers!

These bad boys have double cooling surface area and flows double amount of air compared to our stock 55K intercooler.

This picture is the completed but unfinished version.

It looks like a platform for a shuttle launch...

Thericker · 09-08-2009, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Havoc

It's time to introduce FEDOR DEZYN's 55K top mount SLR type coolers!

These bad boys have double cooling surface area and flows double amount of air compared to our stock 55K intercooler.

This picture is the completed but unfinished version.

Looks COOL

Though I doubt any engine cover will be fitting that badboy!

Havoc · 09-09-2009, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by AMGfan

It looks like a platform for a shuttle launch...

These coolers are massive! Pics don't do them justice. Vadim utilized all the available space under hood to build these bad boys!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thericker

Looks COOL

Though I doubt any engine cover will be fitting that badboy!

Yeah, I think I can forget about my engine cover for now. LOL! Vadim is putting a brushed aluminum finish on them with polished stainless intakes.

Akademiks · 09-09-2009, 04:53 PM

When's this project suppose to be done by?

Havoc · 09-09-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Akademiks

When's this project suppose to be done by?

Whenever it's completed. There's no time set bro.

jmf003 · 09-09-2009, 08:50 PM

Awesome!

Has Vadim announced a price?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Havoc

It's time to introduce FEDOR DEZYN's 55K top mount SLR type coolers!

These bad boys have double cooling surface area and flows double amount of air compared to our stock 55K intercooler.

This picture is the completed but unfinished version.

Havoc · 09-10-2009, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jmf003

Awesome!

Has Vadim announced a price?

Nope, not yet. I paid for mine months back to get the project started so he gave me the Havoc special discount. I got a sweet deal!

Vadim will post a thread about these coolers shortly. He wanted to wait to post info until they were completed and tested. I on the other hand couldn't wait since I've been knowing about them for some time now.

These are the only ones made so far and we'll start testing them shortly.
For now, all eyes are on Victor's 5.7L as Vadim is about to bring her back to life.

OUTCAST · 09-10-2009, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Havoc

It's time to introduce FEDOR DEZYN's 55K top mount SLR type coolers!

These bad boys have double cooling surface area and flows double amount of air compared to our stock 55K intercooler.

This picture is the completed but unfinished version.

My god those things are beautiful!!!!!

Havoc · 11-03-2009, 02:03 PM

Hey guys! The 5.7L is alive once again and running well.

For now it retains the stock intake, exhaust, boost, and ECU for break-in. I drove a few hundred miles to help break it in and it sounded awesome. I love its lopy idle. The rear breaks loose with ease and pulls pretty hard as it sets you back in the seat.
Next is to fabricate the headers and exhaust, heat exchanger and intake for the top mounted coolers, increase the boost with a larger crank pulley, and then tune the ECU and TCU.
Stay tuned...

Even though my car sat for a while, I had no issues with it and she rides just like the last day I drove it. I finally waxed it and she shines nicely again. My only issue is that my wheels have taken a beaten by the weather, but I'll refinish them later.

A few pics...
Enjoy!

Thericker · 11-03-2009, 04:07 PM

Happy for ya bud!! Now pop dat bonnet damnet!!! We've all seen an SL55 on 20"s before

But never seen these 1 off top mounts

Maybe a vid of lumpy idle too?

sprins · 11-03-2009, 04:56 PM

Those HRE wheels are the only option other that the stock 19" Style IV wheels!

Sunir · 11-03-2009, 05:47 PM

congrats Havoc....hope the project works out...I'd like to see the top mounts also. I wouldn't put it passed some initial hurdles to get thosgs sorted as is ussually the case with these sorts of projects...keep us posted

Havoc · 11-03-2009, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thericker

Happy for ya bud!! Now pop dat bonnet damnet!!! We've all seen an SL55 on 20"s before

But never seen these 1 off top mounts

Maybe a vid of lumpy idle too?

Thanks bro!

I'll post pics of the coolers once installed and a vid of the lumpy idle once my open exhaust is built.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sprins

Those HRE wheels are the only option other that the stock 19" Style IV wheels!

I totally agree Sprins.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sunir

congrats Havoc....hope the project works out...I'd like to see the top mounts also. I wouldn't put it passed some initial hurdles to get thosgs sorted as is ussually the case with these sorts of projects...keep us posted

Thanks Sunir!

Yeah, I expect to have some hurdles along the way, but we should be able to over come them.
I'll keep you all posted.

Rick SL55 · 11-03-2009, 09:22 PM

agree just open the HOOD!!!

AMGSC · 11-03-2009, 10:30 PM

Congrats!!!!! This ought to show people that Vadim is a pioneer and goes where no other MB performance hardware designer dares venture including the big boys.

That top-mount intercooler will be the rage for all 55K cars. For those 55K owners that bashed Vadim recently, I'm going to assume there will be a price premium or the slogan "we refuse the right to serve anyone" may apply.

I am extremely happy for you as we were both being ridiculed for our patience. I believe Vadim will come through with my car too.

AMGSC · 11-03-2009, 10:34 PM

One more thing...Since your 5.7 is running so well. Vadim told me that my damaged block can be bored out to 6.1 and iron sleeved. I'm glad Hooley backed out of purchasing my block.

F1Bobby · 11-03-2009, 10:40 PM

Havoc! Very cool! Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh!

E55AMGFan · 11-04-2009, 12:02 PM

Wow! Great to hear about the progress, can't wait to see what kind of numbers and times it will put down. Stroked V8 + SC + extra flow + cooling + tune= WIN!

06-08-2009, 02:11 PM	#30
DCMETRO22Z Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Paris. Posts: 244 Drives: E320	No Matter the money... What I like is individuals who are'nt afraid of spending huge amount of time & money to make such great projects exists. BTW, I want to write an open letter to all The emirati SLR owners . Dear owners, you are all wealthy emirati citizens. Why not doing a charity gift and accept to ship your SLR Supercharger (With special gearing) to Mr Havoc So He could have the last ultimate ultimate mod for His SL. Anyone ?? __________________ To concede your rights Concede your mind Surrender to authority

09-03-2009, 02:19 AM	#31
Havoc Super Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 802 Drives: 2005 SL55 AMG and 2006 SLK55 AMG 030	After months of delays due to the fire in the shop and me trying to order keys while working from overseas, Vadim has started to install the 5.7L, transmission and torque converter, and SLR type coolers. ^^ looks like the pic of the SLR type coolers didn't download! __________________ *2005 SL55 AMG R230* Mods -VRP 5.7L-Bigger Forged Pistons•Ported Heads w/Bigger Valves/Cams•Ported SC Manifold•190mm Crank Pulley•82mm Throttlebody•FANGS• SLR Type Coolers•HE Cooling Kit•Phenolic Spacers•Xtreme Belt Wrap Kit•Headers•3"Straight Pipes•Gutted AMG Mufflers•ECU Dyno Tune -Tranny-Maybach Upgraded Shafts/Clutch Packs•Torque Converter•TCU Dyno Tune -Wavetrac LSD•030 Shocks•SS Brakelines•STAR•Lowering Module•Silver CF Interior Kit•Clear Markers•20"HRE 597R Wheels•MichelinPS2 Tires

09-08-2009, 04:36 PM	#32
Havoc Super Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 802 Drives: 2005 SL55 AMG and 2006 SLK55 AMG 030	It's time to introduce FEDOR DEZYN's 55K top mount SLR type coolers! These bad boys have double cooling surface area and flows double amount of air compared to our stock 55K intercooler. This picture is the completed but unfinished version. __________________ *2005 SL55 AMG R230* Mods -VRP 5.7L-Bigger Forged Pistons•Ported Heads w/Bigger Valves/Cams•Ported SC Manifold•190mm Crank Pulley•82mm Throttlebody•FANGS• SLR Type Coolers•HE Cooling Kit•Phenolic Spacers•Xtreme Belt Wrap Kit•Headers•3"Straight Pipes•Gutted AMG Mufflers•ECU Dyno Tune -Tranny-Maybach Upgraded Shafts/Clutch Packs•Torque Converter•TCU Dyno Tune -Wavetrac LSD•030 Shocks•SS Brakelines•STAR•Lowering Module•Silver CF Interior Kit•Clear Markers•20"HRE 597R Wheels•MichelinPS2 Tires

11-03-2009, 02:03 PM	#41
Havoc Super Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 802 Drives: 2005 SL55 AMG and 2006 SLK55 AMG 030	Hey guys! The 5.7L is alive once again and running well. For now it retains the stock intake, exhaust, boost, and ECU for break-in. I drove a few hundred miles to help break it in and it sounded awesome. I love its lopy idle. The rear breaks loose with ease and pulls pretty hard as it sets you back in the seat. Next is to fabricate the headers and exhaust, heat exchanger and intake for the top mounted coolers, increase the boost with a larger crank pulley, and then tune the ECU and TCU. Stay tuned... Even though my car sat for a while, I had no issues with it and she rides just like the last day I drove it. I finally waxed it and she shines nicely again. My only issue is that my wheels have taken a beaten by the weather, but I'll refinish them later. A few pics... Enjoy! __________________ *2005 SL55 AMG R230* Mods -VRP 5.7L-Bigger Forged Pistons•Ported Heads w/Bigger Valves/Cams•Ported SC Manifold•190mm Crank Pulley•82mm Throttlebody•FANGS• SLR Type Coolers•HE Cooling Kit•Phenolic Spacers•Xtreme Belt Wrap Kit•Headers•3"Straight Pipes•Gutted AMG Mufflers•ECU Dyno Tune -Tranny-Maybach Upgraded Shafts/Clutch Packs•Torque Converter•TCU Dyno Tune -Wavetrac LSD•030 Shocks•SS Brakelines•STAR•Lowering Module•Silver CF Interior Kit•Clear Markers•20"HRE 597R Wheels•MichelinPS2 Tires

11-03-2009, 04:07 PM	#42
Thericker MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Southern, CA. Posts: 5,902 Drives: W220 S430 w/Supercharger C6 Corvette blk on blk 2005 SL600 Twin Turbo AMG body blk on blk loaded!	Happy for ya bud!! Now pop dat bonnet damnet!!! We've all seen an SL55 on 20"s before But never seen these 1 off top mounts Maybe a vid of lumpy idle too? __________________ '05 SL600 BITURBO 19x10.5 19x8.5 whls/Custom 3" DP's w/Hi-Flo cats/AMG quad tip cat-back 3" straight pipes/Custom CAI/Rear IC Reservoir 5.5 gall alum tank w/CM30-Pump/Powerchip TT Dyno-Tune

09-09-2009, 04:53 PM	#36
Akademiks Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,477 Drives: SL600	When's this project suppose to be done by?

11-03-2009, 04:56 PM	#43
sprins MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,414 Drives: AMG	Those HRE wheels are the only option other that the stock 19" Style IV wheels! __________________

11-03-2009, 05:47 PM	#44
Sunir Super Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 598 Drives: SL55 AMG	congrats Havoc....hope the project works out...I'd like to see the top mounts also. I wouldn't put it passed some initial hurdles to get thosgs sorted as is ussually the case with these sorts of projects...keep us posted __________________ 2003 SL55 AMG - Diamond Silver (Iridium) on charcoal & burlwood, bi-xenons, CCW 19"s, LET Stage I tune 12.03 @115 mph - stock w/ ecu flash only, 19" wheels & street tires - 10/30/09 Traded: 2003 SL500 R230. AMG Sport Package, black on black, Keyless go & bi-xenons.

11-03-2009, 09:22 PM	#46
Rick SL55 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 364 Drives: 2005 SL55 AMG, 1970 Dodge Charger 440, 1970 Plymouth Road Runner, Beck Spyder 550	agree just open the HOOD!!! __________________ 2005 SL55 AMG Powerchip Group, VRP short headers ,K&N filters, PTE thermostat. 360 Forged wheels-Spec 5ive, Reus Audio

11-03-2009, 10:30 PM	#47
AMGSC MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,515 Drives: C55 boosted	Congrats!!!!! This ought to show people that Vadim is a pioneer and goes where no other MB performance hardware designer dares venture including the big boys. That top-mount intercooler will be the rage for all 55K cars. For those 55K owners that bashed Vadim recently, I'm going to assume there will be a price premium or the slogan "we refuse the right to serve anyone" may apply. I am extremely happy for you as we were both being ridiculed for our patience. I believe Vadim will come through with my car too.

11-03-2009, 10:34 PM	#48
AMGSC MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,515 Drives: C55 boosted	One more thing...Since your 5.7 is running so well. Vadim told me that my damaged block can be bored out to 6.1 and iron sleeved. I'm glad Hooley backed out of purchasing my block.

11-03-2009, 10:40 PM	#49
F1Bobby Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: People's Republic of California (Southern Region) Posts: 352 Drives: C55 AMG	Havoc! Very cool! Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh!

11-04-2009, 12:02 PM	#50
E55AMGFan Super Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 529 Drives: ES300/LX470/240SX	Wow! Great to hear about the progress, can't wait to see what kind of numbers and times it will put down. Stroked V8 + SC + extra flow + cooling + tune= WIN!

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